Mignacca was born in the Italian port city of Trieste, the administrative center of the region Friuli-Venezia Giulia. She learned to play an accordion in early childhood, reached the top in performing arts, has become famous thanks to a virtuoso performance. She participated in international competitions, won the world championship among accordion players, performing folk Slovenian music.[1] She played on the Zupan firm accordion.[2][3]
Mignacca is married and has three children. She teaches in elementary school. At the present time she does not act as accordion player.[citation needed]